Fall Paw Fest 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 5. Fest includes dog walk, demonstrations, vendors and doggie contests. All dogs must be on a leash and current for vaccinations. The festival is free but the dog walk is $30. Call for more information.

Fall Fun Festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 4. Held on the grounds of the museum’s future location at 5100 Museum Drive. Tour the new museum and enjoy music, face painting and food. The current location is also open on this day and admission is free. Halloween Stories and Crafts Oct. 22-25, 29 and 31. Check Web site for updates and museum hours and admission. Events are recommended for kids 2-10.

Market runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 5 and 12. This open air market along the bike path in downtown Frankfort features kids’ activities in the Munchkin Market from 10 a.m.-noon. Munchkin Market is for supervised children from 3 to 8 years old and is free.

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Halloween Happenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Bring your carved pumpkin to be judged, help color a Halloween mural and join in the costume parade and contest. Held at the James Hart Gymnasium in Homewood. Free.